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Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$104.35 -0.55 (-0.52%)
As of 05/15/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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Restaurant Brands International - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 4 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
2

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Restaurant Brands International in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for QSR.

Consensus Price Target

C$84.00
-19.50% Downside
According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Restaurant Brands International, the average price target is C$84.00. The highest price target for QSR is C$84.00, while the lowest price target for QSR is C$84.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -19.50% from the current price of C$104.35.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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QSR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/17/25 to 5/17/26		1 Month Ago
4/17/25 to 4/17/26		3 Months Ago
2/16/25 to 2/16/26		1 Year Ago
5/17/24 to 5/17/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$84.00C$84.00N/AN/A
Forecasted Upside-19.50% Downside-21.69% DownsideN/AN/A
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyStrong Buy

QSR Analyst Recommendations By Month

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QSR Price Targets by Month

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Restaurant Brands International Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRestaurant Brands InternationalConsumer Cyclical Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.75
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
3/1/2026
Piper Sandler logo
Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ OverweightC$84.00-14.63%
12/2/2025
Argus logo
Argus
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
9/12/2025
Northcoast Research logo
Northcoast Research
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
6/18/2025
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
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John Zamparo
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UpgradeHold
2/14/2025
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
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Andrew Charles
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
1/24/2025
Guggenheim logo
Guggenheim
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Gregory Francfort
Gregory Francfort
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
6/13/2024
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. logo
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Christine Cho
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UpgradeStrong-Buy

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Should I Buy Restaurant Brands International Stock? QSR Pros and Cons Explained

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Restaurant Brands International
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Restaurant Brands International Inc.:

  • Analysts have recently increased their earnings per share (EPS) forecast for FY2027 to $6.02, indicating positive growth expectations for the company.
  • The current stock price is around C$108.91, which reflects a stable market position and investor confidence in the company's performance.
  • Restaurant Brands International Inc. has a strong revenue stream, reporting C$3.38 billion in revenue for the latest quarter, showcasing its robust business model.
  • The company has a history of increasing dividends, with a recent quarterly dividend raised to $0.65 per share, which can attract income-focused investors.
  • With a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands like Tim Hortons and Burger King, the company benefits from multiple revenue sources and market segments.

Restaurant Brands International
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Restaurant Brands International Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company's dividend payout ratio is currently over 105%, which suggests that it is paying out more in dividends than it is earning, raising concerns about sustainability.
  • Despite a strong revenue report, the stock has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 46.34, indicating that it may be overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Recent insider selling, with a notable transaction where an insider sold 20,000 shares, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
  • The stock has shown limited price movement, with a twelve-month high of C$111.61 and a low of C$84.78, suggesting potential volatility in the market.
  • With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 478.23, the company may face challenges in managing its debt levels, which could impact future growth and stability.

QSR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Restaurant Brands International is C$84.00, with a high forecast of C$84.00 and a low forecast of C$84.00.

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Restaurant Brands International in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" QSR shares.

According to analysts, Restaurant Brands International's stock has a predicted downside of -19.50% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Restaurant Brands International's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Restaurant Brands International has been rated by research analysts at Piper Sandler in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Restaurant Brands International more than other "consumer cyclical" companies. The consensus rating score for Restaurant Brands International is 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer cyclical" companies is 2.52. Learn more on how QSR compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:QSR) was last updated on 5/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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